I’m a Mechanical Electrical Engineer with studies in Business and Administration, an assiduous reader, and very competent in manufacturing, economics, and finance
With more than 28 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have focused my professional career on the automotive sector in the areas of Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain / Logistics Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, New Product Launches, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Lean Manufacturing/World Class Manufacturing) with extensive experience in three regions of the world: NAFTA, EMEA, and LATAM.
My strength has always been the planning, design, and detailed analysis of manufacturing environments to reduce waste, increase productivity, competitiveness, quality, and cost reduction. I am passionate about the subject, and in my professional career, I have developed myself by supporting practically any manufacturing environment through the in-depth analysis of manufacturing processes, developing proactive multidisciplinary work teams, and implementing systematic methodologies to improve the overall results of the company through the extensive use of measurements and real floor data in decision-making. If it is not measured, it cannot be improved, for which it is necessary to:
– Establish performance indicators consistent with the company’s objectives.
– Break down each indicator in a way that is identifiable, understandable, and measurable.
– Prioritize the indicators according to their importance in the performance of the results.
– Establish the method of measurement, which is precise and has clear responsibilities.
During my professional career, I have participated in the construction and launch of green field engine, stamping, body, and assembly plants, in the retooling of plants to produce new products or relaunches, in more than 40 WCM audits in all NAFTA regions, and in countless activities and projects of continuous improvement, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
I have participated in the development of FCA’s “World Class Manufacturing” model in the NAFTA region, adapting, auditing, and implementing the methodology in practically all the plants in the region.
I have been part of the relaunch of the company during several financial crises and two bankruptcies, achieving operational savings that have allowed financial cleanup, the last and deepest reaching profitability in record time through, among other actions, the attack of losses through the implementation of the WCM methodology, a great lean manufacturing tool.
Participating also in the newly developed electric vehicle start-up environment through the management of focused work teams and actions taken in different manufacturing facilities, I have contributed to the change in the perception of the manufacturing industry, moving away from the traditional vision of production and towards manufacturing plants focused on systematic methodologies of waste reduction, quality improvement, sustainability, respect for the environment, and optimized production processes, always involving and valuing the contribution of human capital through the empowerment of employees in the decision-making process.
Through my consulting services, I strive to enhance the competitiveness of automotive industry suppliers by optimizing their operations, improving productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality standards.
Implementing standardized work procedures, conducting time studies for process optimization, improving material flow and inventory management, conducting root cause analysis for quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions, conducting supplier evaluation and development programs, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, conducting productivity assessments and cost reduction studies, and providing support in achieving quality certifications such as ISO 9001.
Additionally, I have experience in conducting audits to assess adherence to industry standards and best practices, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, and developing action plans to address those gaps. I have also been involved in implementing lean tools and methodologies, such as 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, and value stream mapping, to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance overall operational performance.